Neha Goel
Turku
Summary
In the capacity of a specialized bioinformatics data analyst, my commitment lies in collaborating closely with biologists to address complex challenges through the application of statistical methodologies and bioinformatics tools. The overarching objective is the development of robust bioinformatics pipelines leveraging Python, augmented with the integration of machine learning techniques to elucidate intricate biological interrelationships.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Researcher
University of Turku
03.2021 - 02.2024
- Performed genome-wide association study on 5,200 prostate patients along with longitudinal data using ML.
- Executed rare variant analysis in 66 breast cancer patients
- Conducted eQTL, sQTL, and haplotype analyses of 50 cancer and normal patients
- Carried out whole genome, whole exome, epigenetics, bulk RNA sequencing, scRNAseq, and spatial transcriptomics analysis with patients and public data
- Association study among cases/control in Finngen in above 10,000 Patients
- Utilized, modified, and made reproducible available omics algorithms to evaluate and report on datasets, resulting in 30% increase in efficiency and accuracy
- Implemented data visualization and statistical analytics tools (R, Python) to communicate research findings as well as present in team meetings
- Completed high-volume research tasks, managing competing priorities with stringent time management.
- Sorted data into well-organized formats and transformed into figures.
Women Scientist A
Forest Research Institute
05.2018 - 02.2021
- As project manager researched, wrote, and submitted grant proposals, successfully securing funding support for project of 3.2 million INR
- Effectively managed financial expenditure reporting to funding agency, ensuring compliance with established guidelines by Government of India
- Planned, coordinated, and executed research projects to gain insight into bamboo bulkRNAseq and whole genome
- Managed projects, defining and implementing strategic deliverables, milestones, and schedules
- Provided leadership and guidance to junior staff
- Analyzed and summarized project outcomes
- Created, reviewed and amended progress reports on grants per 6 months.
Research Associate
Ch. Charan Singh University
07.2017 - 05.2018
- Coordinated projects on GWAS, Novel long non coding RNA small RNA, transcriptome, and MeDIP in wheat
- Mentored groups of 15 students annually, providing academic and project support as appropriate
- Administered examinations, assessed results, and issued fair grades
- Facilitated workshops, tutorials, and seminars with opportunities to stimulate students' critical thinking and analysis
- Prepared and delivered lectures on diverse topics related to bioinformatics and statistics.
Research Associate
ICGEB
10.2016 - 03.2017
- Directed high-level research by collaborating with biologist colleagues
- Organelle (Chloroplast , mitochondrial) genome in blue-green algae
Young Professional
NRCPB
03.2015 - 09.2016
- Engaged with diverse teams to analyze and compile comparative genomics projects
- Planned, coordinated, and executed research projects to gain insight into resistance rice variety development using comparative genomics and proteomics approaches.
Education
Ph.D. - Bioinformatics
Forest Research Institute
03.2015
Master of Science - Bioinformatics
Ch. Charan Singh University
10.2008
Skills
- Programming Skills: Linux, Python, GATK, BWA, VEP, Bowtie, Trinity, STAR, HTseq, Cytoscape, GSEA,R, Anaconda, Docker, HPC, bash scripts, MYSQL, AWS, Python, HTML, dplyr, tidy verse, machine learning (Scikit, Pandas, Scipy, and Numpy), Django, SCANPY, Bismark, Methylkit
- MultiOmics: GWAS, WGS, WES, Epigenetics, ChipSeq, lncRNA, RNAseq, scRNAseq, spatial transcriptomics, clinical data, eQTL, QTL, denovo assembly, annotation, protein docking, simulation, TCGA
Scientific Conferences Trainings
32nd BioCity Symposium, 08/2023, Finland, Poster talk,
Invited Lecture on Bioinformatics databases, Bioinformatics for Agriculture breeder and Bioinformatics in Genetics and Statistics: 09/2013,
AWS (Simplilearn), 09/2022, Oracle Database(Basic/I level) at New Horizon (India) : 08/2009
Resource Person: “Introduction of Bioinformatics 2010” Directorate of Wheat Research (ICAR) : Haryana.30-31 march 2010.
One week Science Writing: Participated in workshop organized by Current Science at NCPOR, Goa. 26May-2June 2019.
Abstract Accepted for Poster: “WGDB: Wood Gene Database” at PLANT GENOME EVOLUTION 2013; Amsterdam, Netherland . 8-10Sep 2013.
Awards
- University Gold Medal in M.Sc., 02/2009
- Doctoral Grant: Inspire Fellowship, 07/2011-02/2015
- Project Grant: Women Scientist- A, 3.2M (INR), 05/2018-02/2021
Publications
Published 12 articles in peer-reviewed journals
7 articles cited > 30
Published 3 book chapters
Hobbies and Interests
- Traveling
- Interact with People
- Learning New Culture
Timeline
Senior Researcher
University of Turku
03.2021 - 02.2024
Women Scientist A
Forest Research Institute
05.2018 - 02.2021
Research Associate
Ch. Charan Singh University
07.2017 - 05.2018
Research Associate
ICGEB
10.2016 - 03.2017
Young Professional
NRCPB
03.2015 - 09.2016
Ph.D. - Bioinformatics
Forest Research Institute
Master of Science - Bioinformatics
Ch. Charan Singh University
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